in line with this; therefore; consequently; so; such being the case; in that regard
racking one's brains; worrying oneself; being anxious
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
conspiracy; collusion; complicity
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
intimacy; familiarity; closeness
both groups; both factions
to order; to command; to appoint
elegance; taste; refinement
dark-red pigment; rouge; dark red; deep red; cochineal
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see...
under the orders of; by order (command)
foresight; foreknowledge; divination
evil design; crafty plan; plot
to hasten to join; to hurry to visit
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
at your own discretion; as you see fit
(rock) crystal; high purity quartz
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
being overheard; being leaked (e.g. secrets); going in one ear and out the other
to become keen on; to get passionate about
origin; beginning; variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; tip; extremity
catastrophe; cataclysm; collapse (of a relationship); breakup; split (friends, lovers, etc.)
active; dynamic; energetic
weathering; fading (of memories); efflorescence
halo (esp. in Christian art); nimbus
idol (i.e. carving or painting of a deity)
worried look; concerned expression
aphid; plant louse; cockroach; Japanese house bat (Pipistrellus abramus); hanger-on; parasite
speaking tube; voice pipe
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
chief; main; principal; main secondary or supporting role (in kyogen)
sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome; pain-in-the-ass
carefree; free from worry
skillfully; admirably; really well; excellently
groping in the dark; exploring new avenues without having any clues
external wound; (physical) trauma